1980 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2004 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2004 Dodge Viper is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Camaro. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Viper weights approximately 90 kg more than 1980 Chevrolet Camaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chevrolet Camaro. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Camaro | 2004 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Camaro | Viper |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4375 cc | 8275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
